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🌱 Patch AM: East Haven Police Blotter: Sept. 16 to Sept. 22, 2026

Coming up: Bankwell To Host Community Shred Day on the East Haven Patch calendar

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Good morning East Haven! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently charged in East Haven police cases
  • How a new FEMA grant will upgrade every East Haven fire truck

Also on today's calendar: Bankwell To Host Community Shred Day and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Very windy; periods of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Haven Police Blotter: Sept. 16 to Sept. 22, 2026 (patch.com) — Residents can see who was recently arrested or charged in East Haven, with the latest police blotter listing allegations ranging from breach of peace and disorderly conduct to larceny and drug possession. The log covers incidents between Sept. 16 and Sept. 22 and notes that all individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
   

• East Haven Fire Department Awarded $2734K Through FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (patch.com) — East Haven's fire department just secured nearly $274,000 in FEMA funding to replace aging fire hoses on every truck, with the town covering only about $27,000. Leaders say the upgrade will boost firefighter safety, keep trucks in service during decontamination, and save local taxpayers from a much larger capital expense.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Linda Evangeliste O'Brien (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Lena Franco (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Asking for my wife.
    Any of you ladies use this Salon for Beautification? My wife is looking for Jocelyn, who has left this operation to work elsewhere. They won't tell… (Nextdoor High Ridge)
  • U.S. LBM Holdings, LLC posted a job opening for Truss Assembler I in East Haven. Apply here.
  • Continuum of Care Inc posted a job opening for Residential Aide - FT 40 hrs. Sunday - Thursday:11 pm -7 am - Burban in Branford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Haven here.

🗞 Nearby News

Branford

  • Two dogs die in Branford after being swept through a flooded culvert (darientimes.com)
  • CT Supreme Court revives lawsuit in Branford dentist murder-suicide (ctpost.com)
  • Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation's November 7 "Human Spirit Awards Dinner" in Hartford (patch.com)

New Haven

West Haven

  • 2-Alarm Fire Brought Under Control In West Haven: Officials (patch.com)

Ok East Haven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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